Occupational Therapist Joan Margulies adjusts a custom-fitted hand brace for a patient at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, March 20, 2026, in Bethesda, Md. The mission of the Walter Reed Occupational Therapy clinic is to promote and facilitate functional independence, healthy living, and optimal performance in activities of daily living for patients, many of whom are service members with the goal of returning to their military units for duty. (DOW photo by Ann Brandstadter)

April 7, 2026

How Occupational Therapy Drives Warrior Readiness at Walter Reed

BETHESDA, Md. — Occupational Therapy (OT) plays a critical role in warrior readiness, focusing on optimizing physical, cognitive, and emotional function to maximize performance and expedite return-to-duty.

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April 7, 2026

Specialized Care, Shared Mission: Inside the Women’s Health Team Guiding Every Birth at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center

Inside the Women’s Health Department at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, childbirth is more than a clinical process—it is a coordinated effort led by a team of highly specialized professionals dedicated to guiding families through one of life’s most important moments. That team—and the expertise behind it—was on full display during a guided tour of the Labor and Delivery and Mother-Baby Recovery units at the 10th Annual Baby Expo Symposium, that had over 250 attendees and held April 4.

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